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Wohland Family History

Wohland Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Worland, Ohland, Bohland, Rohland, Holland, Boland, Ashland, Rowland

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Where is the Wohland family from?

You can see how Wohland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wohland families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wohland's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wohland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wohland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wohland. 100% of Wohland men worked as a Printer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Printer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Wohland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohland census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 106 immigration records available for the last name Wohland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Wohland. For the veterans among your Wohland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohland lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wohland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wohland in 1967 was 60, and 89 in 2004.

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